Camelot

February 5-7, 2021 - Griffin Auditorium

Brought to you by a generous donation from

Jean Warren

- Camelot Theatre Company -

Sponsors Founded in May 1998, Camelot is a not-for-profit regional theatre group run by volunteers. Our mission is to create family friendly live entertainment with a special focus on musicals and youth productions.

Camelot Theatre Company is a proud Partner in Education of the Griffin-Spalding school system. A portion of ticket sales is collected for the Program Challenge Center. Performances are often offered to school groups at a reduced price.

Camelot Theatre Company is registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible following current IRS guidelines.

Community support is important to our mission. Please help us by contributing at one of the levels below.

You are the stars of our show!

Legacy Donors

Jean & Ray Warren Mettelen Moore

Dr. Gayle Goodin Kevin Thomas Williams

King and Queen ($750+)

Doug Stewart First Bank of Pike Kitt Holmes Steve & Joy Adkisson

Lord and Lady ($250-$749)

Galloway & Lyndall LLP Greg & Tamara Ison Janice Stewart Matthew & Kim Johnson

Knight and Dame (less than $250)

Griffin Academy of Music Neal Wheaton Barbara Preston Mark Christopher

Rachael Landers Jerry Wilson Kathy McLendon Mark & Leah Frickey

Tony Tweedell Isaac Melton Kyle Coombs Dee Coombs

Gale Buffington Faye Luckie Carla Eidson Donna Bryant

Todd & Brandy Fields Serrina Moss Pam Thomaston Suzanne Wilson

James & Renee Gladney Karla Hale Tammy Casey Karen Comeaux

Kimberly Kellam Peg Lawrence Bryan McGouirk Louisa Melton

Nancy Speagle Sharon Stansberry Brad & Kay Wideman Edward & Carleen Ritter

Heather Gunnyon Meredith Maddox Joyce Christy

Loyal Subject (Gifts in Kind)

Fowler Family Holmes Family Robin Liles Franklin Family

Bush Family Coombs Family T’s & Things The Return

Xpress Tire Chic-fil-A Griffin Ballew Printing Zebulon Animal Hospital

Alison Kirkland The Sweet Shoppe Serendipity Ptree City Regal 10 Griffin

Steve Smyly Main Street Players

Camelot Board of Directors

Officers

Brad D. Fowler- President

Tim Franklin- Vice President

Kitt Holmes-Treasurer

Jacob Sapp—Secretary

Members

Lori Bush

Allison Smyly

Dee Coombs

Joy Adkisson

Logan Chase Fagin

Upcoming Camelot Shows!!!

Clue - April 23-25, 2021 - Venue TBD

Frozen Jr - Sept 17-19, 2021 - Griffin Auditorium

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The Camelot Theatre Company production of

“Disney’s Beauty & the Beast”

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Is presented through special arrangement with

Music Theatre International

Music by

Alan Menken

Lyrics by

Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Book by

Linda Woolverton

Special Thanks from the Director No show is a one-man accomplishment.

Without the time and special efforts each of you put forth, the show would not be complete!

Colleen Fowler ♦ Ryan Cummings ♦ Whitley Fowler ♦ William Samples

Greg & Dee Coombs ♦ Kim Irby & Donna Bryant ♦ Tim Franklin ♦ Lori Bush

Patient Cast & Parents ♦ Doug Stewart ♦ Steve Smyly ♦ Kitt Holmes

Eagle’s Landing Church ♦ Original Cast Who Had to Bow Out

Griffin-Spalding Schools ♦ Griffin Daily News ♦ The Enrichment Center

The Griffin Area Arts Alliance (GAAA) is a coalition of groups that participate in all facets of performing and fine arts. Created in 1983, GAAA has the goal of

raising awareness of and providing support for arts activities in the area.

In addition to Camelot Theatre Company, current member organizations are First National Bank, Griffin Area Concert Association,

Griffin Ballet Theatre, Griffin Choral Arts, Griffin Main Street Program, Griffin-Spalding Art Association, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce, and

Main Street Players.

I THEATRE ETIQUETTE J

It is our hope that all patrons who visit Camelot Theatre have a pleasant experience. To assure the enjoyment of a performance for all, please follow the guidelines below. Cell Phones: Please turn off your cell phone (and other electronic devices) or turn it to silent (not vibrate) mode, prior to the start of a performance. Do not text, use internet, engage in social media, play games or make calls during a performance. If an emergency call comes in, please exit your seat. Cell phones should only be used during appropriate times at the start and end of a show or during intermission. The glow and sounds of a cell phone are distracting to both performers and patrons. Fragrances: There are a number of patrons with severe allergies to strongly scented perfumes and colognes. Please use sparingly prior to a performance to prevent breathing concerns among patrons with these allergies and sensitivities. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted on the school property. Attire: Out of respect for performers and patrons, please refrain from wearing hats or larger hair styles which may block the view of those sitting around you. There is no specific dress-code at Camelot Theatre events. Personal Belongings: Please bring minimal belongings into the Theatre with you, and be sure they are kept within the confines of your seating location. Late Arrivals and Early Exits: Many shows have a “hold” at the top of the show and sometimes throughout, during which time patrons may not be seated. Please arrive on time to a performance to avoid a delay in seating and disrupting other patrons. If you must leave your seat at any point during a show, please wait until an appropriate applause or scene change so not to distract performers or patrons around you. Noise: Please refrain from talking, humming, singing along or whispering during a performance (unless encouraged to do so by a performer) so not to distract those around you. Any wrappers or zippers should be taken care of prior to the start of a show. Trash/Recycling: We take pride in the cleanliness and appearance of our building. Please return all trash and recycling to the provided receptacles in the lobby following a performance. Photo/Video: Photos and video are not permitted during the performance. Please refrain from recording or taking photographs. Members of the media are sometimes an exception to the rule but are given specific guidelines to follow.

Children: Unless attending a children’s show, our general guidelines for the appropriate age of a child is 6+ unless content is deemed appropriate for an older age. Please be considerate of other patrons if your child is unable to sit still and quietly through a performance.

Live theater productions are community events and compliance with the theatre’s etiquette guidelines is crucial to allow audience members to fully enjoy and participate in the experience. At the discretion of Management, Camelot Theatre reserves the right to eject any person if that person is too loud, disruptive, fails to comply with the etiquette guidelines, exhibits behavior that threatens or interferes with other patrons or person in the theatre or risks damage to the venue.

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Dad, Mom & Hannah

Beauty & the Beast — Song List

Act One

Belle ........................................... Belle, Gaston, Lefou, Townspeople

No Matter What ........................................................ Maurice, Belle

No Matter What—Reprise ................................................. Maurice

Me ............................................................................. Gaston, Belle

Belle—Reprise ...................................................................... Belle

Is This Home?........................................................................ Belle

Is This Home? - Tag ....................................................... Mrs. Potts

Gaston .............................................. Lefou, Gaston, Silly Girls, Men

Gaston—Reprise ....................................................... Gaston, Lefou

Be Our Guest ............................ Lumiere, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Ensemble

If I Can’t Love Her ................................................................ Beast

Act Two

Something There........... Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts

Human Again................................................................... Ensemble

Maison Des Lunes ...................................... Gaston, Lefou, D’Arque

Beauty & the Beast ......................................................... Mrs. Potts

If I Can’t Love Her—Reprise................................................. Beast

A Change in Me ..................................................................... Belle

Mob Song ............................................................ Gaston, Ensemble

Is This Home—Reprise .......................................................... Belle

Finale ............................................................ Beast, Belle, Ensemble

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Kinslee,

We are so proud of

you! Keep singing

your heart out

and reaching for

the stars!

Always remember Chip, there may be something there that

wasn't there before. We love you,

Dad, Mom, Nana, and Peppie

PRODUCTION CREW

Brad D. Fowler — Director

Brad is currently the President of Camelot Theatre Company. Brad's credits include - Acting: a Hoovervillian, Bert Healy and as Franklin D. Roosevelt in Camelot's 2002 production of Annie; Commander Harbison in South Pacific (2003); the school teacher in School House Rock (2004, 2006 & 2007); the lawyer in Haints in Huntington Hall (2005); Mr. Cocker in Back to the 80's (2009); Harvey in The Papers (2010); Jim in All Shook Up (2012); the father in Meet Me in St. Louis (2013); Sponge Bob in School House Rock (2017); Brian in How to Have the Best Christmas Ever (2017) Corey Sr in Back to the 80’s

(2018). Producing: Nunsense (2005); Back to the 80's (2009); and Disney's High School Musical (2010). Assistant Directing: Hansel & Gretel (2014), The Outsiders (2016) & Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS (2017), Godspell (2019). Directing: School House Rock (2004 ~ co-director); School House Rock (2007, & 2009); School House Rock Too (2008); Willy Wonka Jr (2008); The Wizard of Oz (2010); The Papers (2010); Disney's Camp Rock (2011); Snow White Goes West (2011); All Shook Up (2012); Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr (2012); Meet Me in St. Louis (2013); Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr (2013); Disney's My Son Pinocchio Jr (2014) The Adventures of Robin Hood (2015); Disney's Peter Pan Jr (2015); Disney's The Lion King Jr (2016); The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (2017); School House Rock (2017); How to Have the Best Christmas Ever (2017); Back to the 80’s (2018); Junie B. Jones Jr (2018); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr (2019); Gilligan’s Island the Musical (2019). Brad also directed some of Camelot's young actors in a nationwide competition at the 2011-2020 Junior Theatre Festivals. Brad's wife, Colleen, and two daughters, Whitley and Lindsey, are also very active with Camelot in various roles. Brad was a local Girl Scout leader and is a member of the Georgia Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry. He is currently employed at Primerica and Hoshizaki.

Ryan Cummings — Music Director

Ryan Cummings is a lifelong lover of music and theater and is the owner of The Griffin Academy of Music. Before beginning his professional career, Ryan studied music at Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA. As a performer he is a consummate classical guitarist with a skill for tone and expression. As a teacher he is driven by his mission to guide his students to a closer relationship with and appreciation of music and the arts. All of these characteristics come together now as Ryan works as Music Director for a Camelot Theater production.

Whitley Fowler — Choreographer/Madame De La/Narrator

Whitley has been choreographing shows with Camelot Theatre for eight years. These shows include Beauty and the Beast Jr. (2012), Meet Me in St Louis (2013), Little Mermaid Jr. (2013), 101 Dalmatians KIDS (2013), My Son Pinocchio Jr. (2014), The Adventures of Robin Hood (2015), Peter Pan Jr. (2015), The Lion King Jr (2016), School House Rock Live (2017), Back to the 80’s (2018), Junie B. Jones Jr (2018), Godspell (2019), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. (2019), Gilligan’s Island (2019) and Junior Theater Festival. Whitley has a degree in Film and Theatre from GSU. There she was the Office Manager on the theater board for the college and performed in theater productions such as Almost, Maine and Heathers. She also worked in TV and Film with her most notable roles in I, Tonya and as a photo/stunt double on The Walking Dead. She currently enjoys her work as a theater teacher at Beaverbrook Elementary where she can introduce the arts to our bright youth.

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SOUNND FX Jordan Stewart, Brad Fowler

DIGITAL BACKDROPS Brad Fowler

DIGITAL BACKDROPS OPERATION Doug Stewart

LIGHTING DESIGN Brad Fowler

MICS—SOUNDBOARD Tim Franklin

STAGE CREW Hope Stewart, Sid Yadav,

David Samples, Elyce Wages,

Catherine Craig

SET CONSTRUCTION Tim Franklin

COVID-19 SUPPRESION TEAM Greg Coombs,

Tim Franklin

Program Design Brad Fowler

Ushers Suzanne Wages, Morgan Wages

PRODUCTION MANAGER Colleen Fowler

STAGE MANAGER William Samples

LEAD COSTUMERS Dee Coombs

ASST COSTUMERS Kim Irby, Donna Bryant

PROPS Brad Fowler,

William Samples,

Lori Bush, Cast

BOX OFFICE Colleen Fowler

LOBBY ATTENDANTS Kitt Holmes,

Allison Smyly, Rebecca Smyly

HEAD SHOTS & CAST BOARD Lori Bush

Production Photos & Video Steve Smyly

SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR Greg Coombs

PRODUCTION CREW

Keeley Adkisson — Assistant Director

Keeley had her Camelot debut in 2012 as Belle in the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Her other Camelot credits include Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis, Ariel in The Little Mermaid Jr, and three years with Camelot in the Junior Theatre Festival. She also was the assistant director for two other Camelot productions. Keeley recently graduated from Young Harris College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and has since performed with many professional theatre companies in and around Atlanta. Keeley wants to thank everyone involved in this production and thanks the audience for being so supportive of Camelot

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Rebecca Walls (Belle) First time stage actress Rebecca Walls, is delighted to perform in her dream role, Belle, in this Camelot Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast. She has experience working in the film industry as a costume designer with Grand Line Creations and as a character performer for Walt Disney World. Rebecca both performs for and owns Southern Belle Princess Parties, a critically acclaimed children's entertainment company. She frequently portrays beloved characters such as Belle, Ariel, Rapunzel, and Anna for children all over the country. Off stage, Rebecca has BA Degrees in English and Psychology and channels her creative side through cosplay and karaoke. Jacob Ethan Sapp (The Beast) is a veteran Community Theatre actor, Director, and English Teacher who currently serves as Secretary on Camelot’s Board of Directors. Jake has appeared on stage in numerous shows with Camelot (The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, Adventures of Robin Hood, The Outsiders, School House Rock Live, Back to the 80’s, Gilligan’s Island) in addition to directing 101 Dalmatians - Kids, Hansel & Gretel, The Outsiders, Sleeping Beauty - Kids, and Godspell. He wishes to thank Brad, Ryan, and the wonderful cast and crew for granting him the incredible privilege of playing his dream role alongside an incredible group of performers. #Beastmode!

Walker Davis (Gaston) is a veteran of theatre and has performed on many stages over the years. His notable stage credits include Nicodemus Underwood/Lady Enid Hilcrest/Alcazar/Pev Amri in The Mystery of Irma Vep, King Philip II in The Lion in Winter, Scarecrow/Hunk in The Wizard of Oz, Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Show, multiple roles in Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Earnest, Will Parker in Oklahoma!, Mortimer Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Max Halliday in Dial 'M' For Murder. Walker has even played the role of "the Governor" in an interactive tour inspired by the television series, The Walking Dead. In addition to musical theatre, Walker is also a writer and visual artist. He received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia. Walker is excited to be back with Camelot playing the role of Gaston.

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Kyle McPeters Coombs (Lefou) is a Graphic Design/Animation major at SCAD. Some of his credits include The Lion King Jr. (Pumbaa), My Son Pinocchio Jr. (Stromboli), Peter Pan Jr. ( Smee) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. (The Baron). He recently attended JTF in Atlanta and enjoys each production. Stephen Brentlinger (Lumiere) has loved theater since he was fifteen years old when he began performing at Pike County High School. There he performed in High School Musical and Cinderella. He portrayed Aladdin in The Dinoff School production of Aladdin Jr. He is now a student at Georgia State University and is married to Madison (Babette) in real life. Logan Fagin (Cogsworth) is an alumnus of the University of West Georgia. He is very active in his local community theater program, Camelot Theatre, having performed in and assisted with various productions over the last seven years. In addition to being involved with local theatre, Logan is also a fourth year drama instructor for an after school program in Henry County. Joy Adkisson (Mrs. Potts) This will be Joy’s fourth performance with Camelot Theatre. She played Anna Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (2013), Hagatha - the witch in Hansel and Gretel (2014), and most recently, Ginger in Gilligan's Island The Musical (2019). Joy is thrilled to be back as the loveable Mrs. Potts!

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Noah Miller (Prince, Gaston Crony) is making his stage debut with Camelot theatre. Currently he attends Central GA Technical College.

Lindsey Fowler (Silly Girl 1) has recently graduated from Emmanuel College. She has appeared over twenty five times on the Camelot stage since she was four years old. She has worked professionally on Fifth Wave, The Walking Dead, Cobra Kai, and the upcoming movie, Queen of Soul. Her most recent professional work includes stunts and dancing in Red Notice and in a principal role in the soon to be released movie The Suicide Squad.

Maelee Hendrix (Silly Girl 2, Enchanted Object) is appearing in her third Camelot show. She played Lynette in Junie B. Jones Jr. the Musical and was featured ensemble in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. In addition to performing, Maelee enjoys playing soccer, being involved in church activities, reading, and playing with her cats. She is excited to perform with her mom in Beauty and the Beast. Charles Ellerby (Baker, Gaston Crony, Enchanted Object) This is Charles’ Camelot Theater debut. He graduated from Young Harris College where he was in such productions as 9 to 5 (Bob Enright), Everyman (Confession/ Dance Lead), and Oklahoma (Ensemble). Currently he is the Theatre Director at Griffin High School. He would like to thank his parents and friends for their support and anyone who advocates for the arts because it is so important. Enjoy the show!

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Kinslee Irby (Chip) is a fifth grader at Pike County Elementary. She loves acting and singing. Her most recent performance was Scuttle in Pike Elementary’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Her most memorable performance was with Camelot at the Junior Theater Festival and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

Madison Brentlinger (Babette, Enchantress) is enjoying her 22nd show with Camelot Theatre. She graduated from Pike County High School and attends Gordon College. She is married to her best friend, Stephen (Lumiere) and loves performing with him. Emory Schroeter (Maurice) was last seen at Camelot as Mr. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Other credits at Main Street Theatre include: The Lost Highway, Honky Tonk Highway, Inherit the Wind, The Odd Couple, Crimes of the Heart, Mama Won’t Fly, Cotton Patch Gospel, On Golden Pond and Titanic the Musical. He is a member of the choir at Griffin First United Methodist Church, a member of Griffin Choral Arts, and plays bass guitar at the Branch, at Griffin FUMC. He is a dentist and has been practicing in Griffin since 2001. He is married to Meredith and has two lovely daughters: Anna Leigh and Stuart. Hunter Dotson (Monsieur D’Arque, Enchanted

Object) has performed in Camelot productions

such as Godspell, School House Rock 2009, Back

to the 80’s, High School Musical, All Shook Up, The Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods Jr, Meet Me in

St Louis, Camp Rock, Arsenic and Old Lace, The

Papers, The Outsiders, and The Lion, The Witch

and The Wardrobe. He is a talented musician and hopes to pursue a career in music.

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Taylor Gladney (Villager, Gargoyle) Beauty and the Beast is Taylor's second production with Camelot. Her first musical was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. Taylor was able to attend JTF last year and loved the experience. She was in The Lion King Jr. with His Master’s Voice as one of the hyenas. She also has done many church plays. She looks forward to learning and growing as much as she can from acting. Aniston Thurston (Villager, Gargoyle) is fourteen years old and this is her fourth production with Camelot Theatre. When she’s not on stage, Aniston enjoys hanging out with friends, singing, talking, and all things Broadway. Sarah Starley (Villager, Enchanted Object) loves singing, dancing and hanging out with her friends. This is her second show with Camelot. She was Greta in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. and Kassem in Beaverbrook Elementary’s presen-tation of Aladdin Jr. prior to that. Sara Walker (Milkmaid, Enchanted Object) is a current duel enrolled student studying film at Southern Crescent Tech. She loves theatre and writing. She has been in several shows including Music Man, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. She has also competed at Junior Theater Festival.

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Sidney Barker (Enchanted Mirror, Sausage Curl Girl) is thirteen years old and attends Pike County Middle School where she is a member of their dance team. She is excited to be performing in her sixth production with Camelot. Ava Chandler (Fish Seller, Enchanted Object) is an eighth grader at Whitewater Middle School. This is her second show with Camelot, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. being her first. She has also been in several school shows. She enjoys singing, playing piano and softball. Faith Hendrix (Lady with Cane) is excited to appear in her very first Camelot production and her first production since high school! It has been a long time since she performed but she is delighted to appear in Beauty and the Beast with her daughter, Maelee. Faith is a home school mom who works part time, enjoys singing, hiking, camping, and trying to keep up with the busy schedules of her family.

Hannah Kilgore (Aristocratic Lady) is a sophomore at Grace Academy. She has been in a few productions with Studio D and Spalding High School. This will be her first time performing with Camelot. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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Makayla Eidson (Lady with Baby, Enchanted Object) is fifteen years old and this is her second show with Camelot. Makayla was ensemble in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. and is very excited about her opportunity to be in Beauty and the Beast. In her spare time, she really loves to listen to Broadway musicals. Micah Lester (Bookseller) is a Sophomore at Pike County High School. He enjoys music, dancing, photography, film, and traveling. His first show with Camelot was The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. He has been involved with multiple shows on stage and backstage since 2014. His most recent was Legally Blonde with Pike County Theatre Club.

Cullen Bell (Villager, Wolf) is a sixth-grade student at Cowan Road Middle School. Cullen portrayed the Genie in Aladdin Jr and Geppetto in My Son Pinocchio Jr at Beaverbrook Elementary School. He was also in the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr with Camelot. He is excited to join Camelot again this year for Beauty and the Beast. Olivia Johnson (Villager, Wolf, Salt Shaker) attends Griffin Christian Academy, and loves working in any capacity with Camelot Theatre. Olivia was in the ensemble of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. Olivia loves acting and singing !

Welcome to Camelot Theatre Company. As with many, 2020 was devastating to Camelot. It was the first year in our history that we did not do a show. We have been working on Beauty and the Beast since

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Lily McVey (Wolf, Pepper Shaker, Villager) is a fifth-grade student at Beaverbrook Elementary. Lily portrayed Maria and Signora Sommelia in My Son Pinocchio Jr. but due to Covid, the show was cancelled. Beauty and the Beast is her second production and her first with Camelot.

2019 but had to postpone the show four times due to the pandemic. Our bills continued unfortu-nately, which depleted all of our funds, leaving us to pay for part of this show with personal credit cards. With your help we can carry

on this 20+ year family tradition. 100% of the money goes towards Camelot expenses & shows. None of it goes to any Board Members, Cast, nor Crew. Thank you for your continued support. Now, Enjoy the show!